1986-88 Steve Penney Game Worn Cooper Goalie Cage Mask

This goalie was born on February 2, 1961 at Ste. Foy, Quebec. His name, Steve Penney. A competent goalie with the Shawinigan Cataractes of the QMJHL from 1978-1981, Steve Penney was selected 166th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1980 NHL draft. Penney spent two seasons in the minors in both the AHL and IHL before the 1983-84 campaign. In that '83-84 campaign, Penney played mostly in the AHL, however, right at the conclusion of the season he appeared in four NHL games with the Canadiens and recorded four straight losses between March 21-March 29, 1984. With that limited experience, he was thrust between the pipes for the playoffs, and hopes seemed low despite the more experienced presences of Richard Sevigny and Rick Wamsley in Montreal. However, he surprised by leading the Habs to a three game sweep of the Bruins, all while surrendering only two goals on 76 shots and recording a shutout. In the next round, he faired equally as well taking the Nordiques to six games and earning the series win and also recording another shutout in the fifth game. The next round saw the Habs facing the dynasty Islanders squad. The Canadiens surprised by taking the first two games, and getting Penney another shutout in the first game. After those two games, the Isles' momentum shifted and they ended up winning the series in six and eventually they lost to the Oilers in the Cup Final that year. Penney showed that he had what it takes to be a star goalie in the league.

The following season he became the undisputed starter of the Canadiens, appearing in 54 games with the club and recording a 26-18-8 record with one shutout, a 3.08GAA, and a 0.876% save average (all very good numbers for the era). An injury he sustained that season also allowed for Patrick Roy to make his NHL debut. Once again, however, Steve Penney was the go-to guy and he got the Habs out of the first round of the playoffs with an additional shutout performance, however fell to the Nordiques in overtime of game seven in the second round. In 1985-86, he became number two to Patrick Roy, and injuries derailed his spot on the Canadiens. Though the team won the Cup and he was eligible to have his name on the Stanley Cup due to injury exemption, the team did not include him. He did get a Stanley Cup ring out of it, though he reported it stolen many years later when he left it in a locker room and it was looted. After the '85-86 season, he was traded to the Winnipeg Jets, however, knee injuries limited Penney to 15 games with the team over two seasons and a short AHL stint before he was forced to retire at the age of 26.

In 91 regular season games, he recorded a 35-38-12 record with one shutout, a 3.62GAA, and a 0.859% save average. In 27 playoff games, he recorded a 15-12 record with four shutouts, a 2.69GAA, and a 0.890% save average.

​Right here is one of the Cooper masks that Steve Penney wore while with the Winnipeg Jets. As there are no decals on the mask, it eliminates Montreal use. Beauty wear, rusting, cracking, and other such filth highlight this very well used mask. The only tough thing is I have been unable to photomatch it due to locating only four total photos of Penney with the Jets and a grainy video which shows little detail. More research to follow.

Acquired from: Classic Auctions

Dates of Game Use: 1986-88 with Winnipeg Jets

Photomatched: Not yet, more research to follow!

1986-88 Steve Penney Game Worn Goalie Pants

Here is a pair of CCM goalie pants worn by Steve Penney while a member of the Winnipeg Jets. Wear is very nice, the Jets logo adorns the pants, and despite how gross it is to an outside viewer, this is a beauty in my eyes.

Acquired from: Classic Auctions

Dates of Game Use: 1986-88 with Winnipeg Jets

Photomatched: No

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